© Poinsignon Numismatique
© Poinsignon Numismatique
Bronze with lion and boar CATAL 60 BC - 25 BC
| Potin | 3.76 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Carnutes (Gallia Armorica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 60 BC - 25 BC |
| Composition | Potin |
| Weight | 3.76 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#351691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion springing right, boar to left below, wheel with four arms above, S below.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of animal symbols, with a lion and a boar depicted on opposite sides. This could suggest that the coin was used as a form of currency in a region where both animals held cultural or spiritual significance. Additionally, the use of Potin, a type of bronze alloy, in the coin's minting process was a common practice during this time period in ancient Gaul.
